University of California Patients and California Leaders Stand with UC Hospital Workers

OAKLAND: The historic first-ever strike amongst UC Patient Care Technical Workers represented by AFSCME 3299 drew thousands of workers, their families, patients and elected leaders from across California to picket lines at UC Hospitals in Sacramento, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Irvine and San Diego.

“Over the last two days, thousands of devoted, career healthcare professionals—and the overwhelming majority of UC hospital patient care workers---sent a strong and unmistakable message to top UC Administrators,” said Kathryn Lybarger, President of AFSCME 3299. “We will not allow our patients, our colleagues, or our families to be shortchanged or needlessly put at risk.”